Thermo Fisher launches centrifuges with next-gen cooling system
April 04, 2025
The Cryofuge, BIOS and LYNX centrifuges feature new Thermo Scientific GreenCool Technology, a natural refrigerant cooling system 1,397 times less impactful to the environment compared to previous technologies.
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Aerospace battery market to reach $335 million by 2034
April 04, 2025
North America is expected to remain the largest region in the aerospace battery market. Asia-Pacific, particularly China and India, will likely experience the fastest market recovery.
Ecobat boosts battery recycling with 3 fully operational plants
April 04, 2025
Together, the three plants, in Germany, the US, and England, are capable of processing up to 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, with plans to scale capacity to 25,000 tons.
Siemens acquires R&D software maker Dotmatics for $5.1 billion
April 04, 2025
Boston-based Dotmatics offers a market leading platform with a profitable portfolio of scientific applications and multi-modal data management for Life Sciences R&D.
German memory innovators aim to revive domestic memory chip manufacturing
April 03, 2025
Neumonda and Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC) are joining forces to advance the development and commercialisation of FMC’s nonvolatile DRAM+ technology. This collaboration aims nothing less than to bring semiconductor DRAM memory design and manufacturing back to Germany.
LG Display’s Guangzhou LCD plant officially transferred to CSOT
April 03, 2025
LG Display’s Guangzhou Gen 8.5 LCD line has officially transferred to CSOT and been renamed “T11”. CSOT will now own two Gen 6, four Gen 8.5, one Gen 8.6, and two Gen 10.5 LCD production lines with this acquisition.
Kitron lifts its outlook on 2025
April 03, 2025
With a strong demand from the defence/aerospace market sector, along with a gradual recovery in other segments, EMS provider Kitron is updating its financial outlook.
Wingtech sells key assets to Luxshare, shifts focus to semiconductors
April 03, 2025
Wingtech Technology Co., Ltd. has announced plans to divest major assets in a strategic move to exit the product integration business (its ODM business) and focus on semiconductors. The company disclosed the proposed transaction in a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Robert Feurle takes the helm at Wolfspeed
April 02, 2025
Wolfspeed, US silicon carbide (SiC) specialist, has appointed Robert Feurle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025. The appointment follows a comprehensive internal and external search, the company revealed.
COGD calls for stronger risk analysis and proactive obsolescence management
April 02, 2025
The newly re-elected board of the Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) is urging German industrial companies to enhance risk analysis and adopt proactive obsolescence management strategies amid growing supply chain challenges.
Trump's policy pushes EU companies to drop ‘diversity’
April 02, 2025
European companies with business in the US are making adjustments to their corporate language following a directive from US President Donald Trump. The directive, which prohibits companies from implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies if they wish to conduct business with the United States, appears to be influencing corporate communication strategies.
Aixtron delivers G10-AsP system to Nokia
April 01, 2025
Aixtron will supply its G10-AsP system to Nokia, facilitating the production of 6-inch Indium Phosphide (InP) wafers for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
Retain public funds within the EU economy
April 01, 2025
In his previous guest article, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, outlined three key actions needed to strengthen Europe’s electronics industry. Now, in this follow-up, he delves deeper into the first priority: ensuring that public funds remain within the EU economy
Hitachi opens new semiconductor equipment plant
April 01, 2025
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation has completed its new production facility for semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the facility started back in December 2023, and the facility commenced operations on March 17, 2025.
Evertiq Expo Tampere sets new visitor record for 2025
March 31, 2025
The Evertiq Expo in Tampere on March 27, 2025, proved to be a resounding success, setting a new visitor record as industry professionals from across the electronics sector gathered for a day devoted to the Finnish electronics industry.
Related Companies’ data center unit has $45B development pipeline
March 31, 2025
Related Digital is investing a minimum of USD 500 million in initial sponsor commitments toward the buildout of its development pipeline. It is also launching a multi-phase capital-raising effort to unlock up to USD 8 billion in private capital.
J. Lindsley Ruth named CEO of Infinite Electronics
March 31, 2025
He succeeds Penny Cotner, who has decided to step down as CEO after 12 years with the company. Ruth is an accomplished and seasoned CEO, with deep experience in both electronics and distribution.
Compound semiconductor materials market to cross $91B by 2035
March 31, 2025
EVs are emerging as a critical application area in the compound semiconductor industry, as many EV makers are resorting to MOSFETs or SiC Schottky barrier diodes (SBD) in DC-DC converters.
Global OSAT market to touch $94 billion by 2031
March 28, 2025
Increasing circuit complexity spurs OSAT market growth, as integrating various functionalities into a single device demands specialized assembly and test capabilities.
Inlyte, HORIEN partner to scale up iron-sodium battery production
March 28, 2025
A key outcome of the collaboration is Inlyte Factory 1, scheduled to come online by 2027, which will mirror HORIEN’s existing operations while incorporating Inlyte’s next-gen cell design and cost innovations.
Breaking down the Nordic EMS market – a top 10 list
March 27, 2025
The Nordic EMS industry is thriving, with over 74 companies in Sweden, 39 in Finland, 28 in Denmark, and 17 in Norway competing for market share. As the industry experiences continued growth, fuelled by continuous innovation and a changing technology landscape, the top players are cementing their dominance.
Call2Recycle, RLG partner to enhance battery collection safety
March 27, 2025
The LiSa boxes, a tech provided by RLG, will be introduced in Call2Recycle’s extensive collection network and support industries using and collecting large volumes of lithium-ion batteries in Canada.
Alibaba forms AI technology partnership with BMW
March 27, 2025
The Chinese-German partnership aims to develop AI technology to support the development of the next generation of vehicles in China.
Intelligent battery sensor market to reach $18.6 billion by 2032
March 27, 2025
The intelligent battery sensor market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the rising adoption of EVs, demand for battery management systems, and integration of smart automotive technologies.
TotalEnergies to invest $173M in battery storage in Germany
March 27, 2025
The six new battery storage projects totalling 221 megawatts will be commissioned next year and supplied by Total’s German subsidiaries SAFT and Kyon Energy.
Bridge DC secures $2.8 billion to fuel data centre expansion
March 27, 2025
The Bain Capital-backed hyperscale data center platform will leverage the funds to accelerate the development of hyperscale campuses in high-growth markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and beyond.
BYD annual sales cross $100 billion, surging ahead of Tesla
March 26, 2025
Chinese EV maker BYD reported a 29% jump in sales from the previous year on deliveries of 4.27 million cars. By comparison, Tesla’s 2024 revenue was USD 97.7 billion.
LG Energy secures ESS supply deal with Poland’s PGE
March 26, 2025
The two companies will collaborate to establish a battery energy storage facility in Żarnowiec, Poland. State-owned energy firm PGE plans to start the project’s commercial operation in 2027.
Sivers teams up with WIN to enhance DFB laser production
March 26, 2025
Taiwan’s WIN Semiconductors will serve as an outsourced manufacturing partner for Sivers Semiconductors, enabling the company to scale production and meet the demand for its photonic solutions.
FRV Australia acquires 190 MW solar and BESS project in Victoria
March 26, 2025
The Axedale project will have a generation capacity of 140 MWac of PV solar energy and a battery storage system of 50 MW/100 MWh. The facility will power 80,000 homes in Victoria.
China to invest $138 billion in robotics, high-tech industry
March 26, 2025
In ten years, the country’s global share of industrial robot installations has risen from around one-fifth to more than half of the world’s total demand.
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